[. . . ] Specifications Product name (Model name) Focal length (mm) 35mm equivalent focal length* (mm) Lens groups-elements Angle of view 1* Angle of view 2* Minimum focus* (m (feet)) Maximum magnification (X) Minimum aperture Filter diameter (mm) Dimensions (maximum diameter height) (approx. ?????? Operating Instructions Mode d?emploi Manual de instrucciones ? ???????? Precautions on using a flash ? With certain combinations of lens and flash, the lens may partially block the light of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture. ????????? Vignetting ? When using the lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center. [. . . ] To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2 stops. ????? FE 12-24mm F4 G E-mount SEL1224G ? AF ??????????????????Identifying the Parts 1 Fixed lens hood* 2 Focusing ring 3 Zooming ring 4 Focal-length scale 5 Focal-length index 6 Lens contacts* 7 Focus-hold button 8 Mounting index 9 Focus-mode switch * You cannot remove the lens hood. ? * This is the equivalent focal length in 35mm format when mounted on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. * Angle of view 1 is the value for 35mm cameras, and angle of view 2 is the value for Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. * Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject. ? Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in shooting distance. Attaching and Detaching the Lens To attach the lens (See illustration ???. Identification des lments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Parasoleil install* Bague de mise au point Bague du zoom Echelle de la longueur focale Repre de la longueur focale Contacts d?objectif* Bouton de maintien de la mise au point Repre de montage Commutateur de mode de mise au point ?Using Focus-Hold Button This instruction manual explains how to use lenses. Precautions common to all lenses such as notes on use are found in the separate ?Precautions before using?. The FE 12-24mm F4 G is compatible with the range of a 35mm format image sensor. A camera equipped with a 35mm format image sensor can be set to shoot at APS-C size. For details on how to set your camera, refer to its instruction manual. For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony. ? The focus-hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models. [. . . ] For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony. ? The focus-hold button of this lens does not function with some camera models. For further information on compatibility, visit the web site of Sony in your area, or consult your dealer of Sony or local authorized service facility of Sony. [. . . ]